In the five hours a week, I'd like to see dancing and the chance to learn about art from around the world. It gives you a different experience and you can learn about how other people live. It's good to have these activities in youth clubs as you don't always have them in school.
I did a project on manga art at the Surma Centre (in Camden) and our drawings were shown around the estate. I enjoyed learning about Japanese art. We've also done breakdancing and are about to start a cookery course about world dishes."
- Altaf, 15, Camden, London
At the Knowle West Media Centre we come to a group called Mouth of the South every Tuesday after school. It's a team of young people who meet to put together a local newsletter and website. We also read, write and create articles and are learning about podcasts. What I really enjoy most is editing.
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